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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,036.91, 324,351.59 and 127,607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,036.91, 324,351.59 and 127,607.42 is: 176,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,036.91 : 324,351.59 = 127,607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,036.91/324,351.59 = 127,607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,036.91x = 324,351.59 × 127,607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,036.91x = 41,389,667,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389,667,313.00/235,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,098.59

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